How to carry out replacement: Oil Filter 1.0 Cat VW Polo 86c
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How to change engine oil and filter on VW Polo II Hatchback (86C, 80) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Oil Filter on your VW POLO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 7500 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Polo Hatchback (86C, 80) 1.3, VW Polo Hatchback (86C, 80) 1.0, VW Polo Hatchback (86C, 80) 1.0 Cat, VW Polo Hatchback (86C, 80) 1.3 Cat … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW POLO (86C, 80). List of the tools you'll need:
Torx bit T25
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 30
Combination spanner #30
Torque wrench
Oil drain pan
Funnel
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Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW POLO (86C, 80). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
  • Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW POLO (86C, 80). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.All work should be done with the engine stopped.
    Step 3
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    Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use Torx T25.
  2. Step 4
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  3. Step 5
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket No.19 or ring spanner No.19. Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW POLO (86C, 80). AUTODOC recommends:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  4. Step 6
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    Move the container under the oil filter.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the oil filter. Use a combination spanner #30.
  6. Step 8
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    Prepare a container for the old oil filter. Put the old oil filter in the container.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW POLO (86C, 80). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
  7. Step 9
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    Clean the oil filter seat.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
  8. Step 10
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    Screw the new filter into its place. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.
  9. Step 11
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
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